April Class Schedule

In this class you will learn how to use pewter to create 3D metal impressions. Add a handmade touch to your jewelry with a handmade cabochon.

In this class you will learn how to create a pendant with a stone using cold connections. You will learn how to design, appropriate placement, and sawing. All levels welcome.

Learn an approachable casting technique using two-part sand molds. Includes mold packing, sprue and vent cutting, pouring molten pewter, and finishing methods. Optional sterling silver upgrade available.

Using two pennies or dimes, you will make a hollow-form bead with no solder.

Learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade ring.

Using a custom jig, you will weave copper wire to create a unique ring.

Create three stackable rings including a band, modified wire band, and a cabochon ring. All levels welcome.

Learn torch safety and foundational soldering techniques for a variety of applications.

Learn soldering and bezel setting techniques to create a handmade pendant.

Use forging techniques to shape metal and refine your design with detailed finishing for a balanced, elegant ring.

Create a three-layer pendant using sawing, cold connections, and prongs.

Learn the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing journey.

Use a cold connection technique called pinning and a small torch to create kinetic earrings.

Continue building foundational safety and fabrication skills for silversmithing.

Learn or refine sawing techniques to create intricate pierced designs with confidence.

Create a sterling silver cuff bracelet while learning sizing, soldering, texturing, and stone setting.

Use a hydraulic press to shape and form bracelets with intricate designs.

Continue developing essential silversmithing skills through guided practice.

Learn anticlastic forming techniques using texture tools and a hydraulic press to create curved metal forms.

Learn to drill and set stones using bezels, frames, and prongs to create layered stone designs.

Learn bezel setting techniques while designing and securing a freeform cabochon in sterling silver.

Create your own findings and components from wire to fully handcraft your jewelry designs.

Design earrings using texturing, sweat soldering, and sawing techniques.

Learn a sawing and soldering technique to create a detailed, two-sided feather pendant.

Learn how to create one of the most popular jewelry projects: spinner rings.

Create a kinetic pendant using a hinge made with the pinning technique.

Use a custom jig to weave copper wire and create a unique ring.

Learn fold forming techniques to create a bold copper cuff bracelet. All levels welcome.

Transform coins into jewelry using stretching, hammering, cutting, and forming techniques.

Learn how to set an unconventional stone in a frame using prongs.

Learn line folds and texturing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet.

Learn soldering and stone-setting techniques to create a handmade ring.

Use a hydraulic press to shape and form bracelets with intricate designs.

Discover creative ways to transform scrap and leftover materials into beautiful jewelry.

Create a hollow-form bead using coins with no soldering required.

Learn how to solder base metals like copper and brass to create unique mixed-metal jewelry. All levels welcome.

Learn how to use copper brazing rods to create a wire pendant with a stone. All levels welcome.

Pour molten silver into rock salt to create organic shapes ideal for stone setting.

Build on foundational weaving techniques with additional advanced weave patterns.

Use texturing and hydraulic press techniques to create curved anticlastic metal forms.

Create a ring blank and finish it with crushed gemstone inlay techniques.

Learn how to drill stones safely and choose the correct drill bits for different materials.

Learn torch safety and a variety of soldering techniques for different jewelry applications.

Learn soldering and bezel setting techniques to create your own handmade pendant.

Learn a versatile technique for capturing and setting uniquely shaped stones.

Learn foundational soldering and bezel-setting techniques to create a stone setting from start to finish.